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Best Glendale Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 57 public elementary schools serving 32,163 students in Glendale, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Glendale, AZ are Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Copper Creek Elementary School and Legend Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glendale, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Glendale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Glendale, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Verde Steam Academy
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7241 W Rose Garden Ln
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Copper Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7071 W Hillcrest Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3900
Gr: PK-6 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Legend Springs Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21150 N Arrowhead Loop Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Traditional Academy At Bellair
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4701 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Challenge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5801 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Gr: K-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Las Brisas Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5805 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Highland Lakes School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19000 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Legacy Traditional School Glendale
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13091 North 67th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 219-4300
Gr: K-8 | 1,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Desert Sage Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4035 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Sunflower School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6150 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7490 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Mountain Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19602 N 45th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Copperwood School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11232 N 65th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4650
Gr: PK-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
Desert Valley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12901 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4750
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Edison School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5136 N 83rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 282-2871
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1818.
Park Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20012 N 35th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1919.
Desert Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5821 W Beverly Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-2900
Gr: K-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2020.
Luke Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7300 N Dysart Rd
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 876-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2121.
Marshall Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12995 N Marshall Ranch Dr
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6450
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
Sweetwater School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4602 W Sweetwater Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-6500
Gr: K-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2323.
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4380 N. Hunt Hwy
Glendale, AZ 85312
(480) 344-9800
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2424.
Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3910 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2525.
Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10401 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4775
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2626.
Heritage Elementary - Williams
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
790 E Rodeo Rd
Glendale, AZ 85307
(928) 635-3998
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2727.
Sunburst School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14218 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2828.
Heritage School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5312 W Mountain View Rd
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4525
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2929.
Discovery School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7910 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4013
Gr: K-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6315 W Port Au Prince Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4550
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3131.
Kachina Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5304 W Crocus Dr
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3232.
Desert Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8605 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2550
Gr: PK-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3333.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15808 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4626
Gr: PK-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3434.
Heritage Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6805 N 125th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 742-3956
Gr: K-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3535.
Glendale Elementary Online (G.e.o.) Learning
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7301 N 58th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-6300
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Glendale, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Glendale, AZ include Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Copper Creek Elementary School and Legend Springs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Glendale?
57 public elementary schools are located in Glendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale?
Glendale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Glendale are often viewed compared to one another?

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